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South Africa

President Ramaphosa to address Worker Share Ownership Conference

Today at 12:23 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa to address Worker Share Ownership Conference

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the inaugural Worker Share Ownership Conference to be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency said the conference will serve as a platform for “advocacy for Employee Share Ownership Plans” (ESOPs).

“ESOPs gained prominence in South...

South Africa

Qatar Evaluating Role As Mediator Between Israel, Hamas

Today at 12:23 PM, via iAfrica

Qatar is rethinking its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, its prime minister said Wednesday during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart in Doha. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said, without elaborating, that its mediation had been abused. “At this point right now, we are reevaluating our role… Read More »Qatar Evaluating Role As...

Education

Are your kids being spied on? The rise of anti-cheating software in US schools

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Remote proctoring tools have faced pushback at colleges over privacy and discrimination concerns, but their use in K-12 schools has attracted less scrutiny

In the middle of night, students at Utah’s Kings Peak high school are wide awake – taking mandatory exams.

At this online-only school, which opened during the pandemic and has seen its enrollment boom ever since, students take tests from...

Education

Liberia: Peal Welcomes New Leadership Team

Today at 12:00 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) proudly announced its newly elected leadership, with Madam Cecelia Cassel as its president. The induction ceremony took place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Starz University in Airfield Sinkor, Monrovia.

Education

Sure Start could have changed everything for my family. Labour must be brave – and revitalise it | Terri White

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

A new report shows how transformational the initiative was. But Keir Starmer’s early-years plans lack the same vision

Sure Start did change the lives of children, a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) told us last week. It not only improved educational outcomes for children, particularly kids from deprived areas, but also reduced later need for education, health and care plans...

Science/Tech

Forex Trading vs. Stock Trading: A Comparative Study

Today at 14:19 PM, via Tech Financials

Forex Trading vs. Stock Trading: A Comparative Study Investing in the financial markets can be a lucrative endeavor, but it requires knowledge of where to put one’s money. Forex trading and stock trading are two of the most popular investment avenues. While both markets offer great potential for financial gain, they operate under different dynamics […]

Health

W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.

Health

Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Today at 09:00 AM, via New York Times

Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.